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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.33, 22,835.63 and 4,693.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.33, 22,835.63 and 4,693.19 is: 7,040.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.33 : 22,835.63 = 4,693.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.33/22,835.63 = 4,693.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.33x = 22,835.63 × 4,693.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.33x = 107,171,950.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,171,950.36/15,222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.44

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